Dear Editor:
On Feb. 6, 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada ruling on doctor assisted suicide was a disappointment. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal government has one year to draw up new legislation, therefore at the present time doctor assisted death is a criminal crime. My belief is that life is created by God and should be respected from conception until natural death.
Since Jan. 28, 1988 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down Section 251 of the Criminal Code to legalize abortion of unborn children from conception until the child is born for any reason. Now it appears the goal is to implement legislation which will allow for doctors to get rid of elderly people and people who have mental and physical disabilities. I was taught that doctors were trained to preserve life rather than kill people. I know as people get older with age and because of their health condition could experience pain and suffering. In our present society, with modern technology, we have palliative care including pain management which would help people to receive suitable care to make them more comfortable until their natural death.
I believe that Provincial and Federal government should provide more facilities and funding for palliative care across Canada.
In conclusion, I would encourage people to express their concerns by writing a letter, sending e-mails and phoning their local MLS and MPS requesting to enact legislation with stringent safeguards and oversights to prevent abuse.
Sincerely
Ted Deneschuk
President
Parkland Right to Life
Yorkton, Sask.
